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Jeffrey Dahmer, 2006.
A review of the application of the crime causation approaches to the case of serial killer, Jeffrey Dahmer.
2,124 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 66.95
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This paper covers Jeffrey Dahmer's life before he became a well-known serial killer. The paper tracks him through childhood, young adulthood and finally into his killing spree. The paper takes a look at the why, how and aftermath of his crimes and includes Dahmer's own thoughts regarding his crimes.
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"He was discharged from the Army due to increased alcohol abuse. There are no indications that he killed anyone while in the Army. This could be due to the Army's zero tolerance policy of homosexuals and Dahmer's preference for homosexual male victims."
"After his discharge from the Army, Dahmer moved in with his father and stepmother in Ohio. He began drinking to excess and was arrested several times for drunk and disorderly. He also showed up at his home after he had been fighting and was in fact hurt badly on several occasions. It was at this point that his father decided that moving Jeffrey to his grandmothers house in West Allis, Wisconsin would be the best thing for him."
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Jeffrey Dahmer, 2005.
A psychological analysis of the serial killer, Jeffrey Dahmer.
3,600 words (approx. 14.4 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 100.95
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This paper takes the example of the notorious and fairly recent serial killer, Jeffrey Dahmer, and approaches the case from a number of different psychological and psychoanalytical perspectives. Sigmund Freud, through disciples like Donald Winnicott and P. Wachtel, and W.R.D. Fairbairn are among the sources used to look at and analyze the Dahmer case, along with H. Kohut, who might also be considered a Freudian with basic theoretical modifications. The report first establishes the basics of the Dahmer case and then analyzes these through the perspectives of the four abovementioned sources.
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"From the theoretical perspective of Winnicott, the case of Dahmer can be seen as showing some signs of antisocial personality disorder or antisocial tendency. This also focuses on the childhood stage of development and has a Freudian backing in terms of theory. The connections in this regard are less secure, however, because Winnicott
focuses almost exclusively on infancy and toddler stages. ?There is a direct relationship between the antisocial tendency and deprivation? it is largely due to John Bowlby that there is now a widespread recognition of the relationship that exists between the antisocial tendency in individuals and emotional deprivation, typically in the period of late infancy and the early toddler stage? (Winnicott, 1956, p. 308). This cancels out a lot of relation to the case, since by all accounts Dahmer was a happy infant and toddler, and only changed significantly after his hernia operation, when he became more withdrawn and rigid in affect."
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Jeffrey Dahmer, 2005.
This paper covers the life, crime and a personality analysis of this serial killer.
2,144 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 67.95
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Jeffrey Dahmer was one of America's most notorious serial killers in the late 1980s and early 1990s. His victims were sexually abused and massacred in the most appalling manner. Dahmer was finally arrested after one of his would be victim escaped from Dahmer's custody. Dahmer was later charged with fifteen counts of murder and plead not guilty by reason of insanity. However, a court rejected his plea and his was sentenced for the murders. This paper explains, that to fully understand the life of a serial killer such as Dahmer, it is helpful to look at his family background, criminal history, personality profile and his sentencing. This paper examines all of these elements to better understand how one could commit such heinous crimes.
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"Jeffrey Lionel Dahmer was born to Lionel and Joyce Dahmer on May 21, 1960 in Milwaukee. This was the young couple's first child and both were extremely happy. Lionel was an electrical engineer with both a master's and a bachelor's degree but set his eyes on a Ph.D. According to Davis (1991) in his biography of Jeffrey Dahmer, in November of 1966 Lionel earned his doctorate in analytical chemistry from Iowa State University while at the same time supporting his little family (page 20). They then moved to Doylestown, Ohio were Lionel found work as a chemist. Soon thereafter Joyce gave birth to Jeffrey's younger brother David. It was then that they moved once again to Bath Township to start a life."
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Causes of Crime, 2005.
In this paper, the causes of Jeffrey Dahmer's murderous depravity are examined.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 31.95
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This paper examines the causes of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer's murderous depravity. The paper discusses the defense attorney's insanity defense and details the biological causes, genetic disposition, mental disorders, sociological and economic causes.
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"The Causes of Crime. Summing up the case for his client's insanity, serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer's defense lawyer, Gerald Boyle, painted a chilling picture with his words. Skulls in a locker, cannibalism, sexual urges, drilling, making zombies, necrophilia, drinking alcohol all the time, trying to create a shrine, lobotomies de fleshing, calling taxidermists going to grave yards and masturbating. This is Jeffrey Dahmer; a runaway train on a track of madness."
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Profile of a Serial Killer, 2005.
A look at one of the most notorious serial killers of all times, Jeffrey Dahmer.
1,334 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 44.95
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This paper introduces, discusses and analyzes the topic of serial killers. Specifically it discusses Jeffrey Dahmer and his crimes, his apprehension, and his background.
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"Jeffrey Dahmer was a serial killer who killed seventeen young men and boys, and engaged in cannibalism and necrophilia with many of the bodies. Most of the victims were African-American or other minorities, and many were gay. Dahmer, a 31-year-old chocolate factory worker from Milwaukee, would cruise gay bars and choose his victims by their skin color (dark) and their small body size. Writers Fox and Levin note, "Dahmer liked them young or small, especially with dark skin, and he surely liked Tracy Edwards" (Fox & Levin, 1994, p. 53). Edwards was the only known Dahmer victim to survive."
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Insanity Defense, 1993.
An analysis of major cases from the "M'Naghten" case of 1843 through to the Jeffrey Dahmer case, including a definition, types, legal and psychological issues, due process and postpartum psychosis.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 10 sources, $ 79.95
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"The purpose of this research is to discuss the insanity defense, starting from the M'Naghten rule to the present. Important cases will be highlighted.
Just as constitutional law tends to define itself through reaction to great cases, insanity defense jurisprudence tends to define itself through reaction to scandalous, sensational, hysteria-creating, or outrageous cases. According to some, the development of the insanity defense in the past 150 years has been marked by the idiosyncratic, episodic, and distorted response of an angry public, as well as a distorted media and reactive legislatures (Perlin, 1989-90, p. 609). The history of the not guilty by reason of insanity (NGRI) defense has been characterized by an extended search for a satisfactory standard (Schopp, 1988, p. 135). For many years, the M'Naghten test was..."
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The New General Electric With Jeffrey R. Immelt, 2006.
The paper discusses major cultural changes introduced at General Electric by the new CEO Jeffrey R. Immelt.
1,340 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 45.95
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The paper discusses the appointment of Immelt as the CEO of GE and how he surprised many by his approach to the previous CEO's legacy and by his vision of the company future. The paper emphasizes that Immelt's cultural changes are at the heart of the new CEO's ideas for reinventing GE. The writer explains how the changes push GE employees to new limits, influencing group and social processes and reforming collective attitudes and behaviors. The paper concludes that Immelt lays the groundwork for GE's long-term success and he will be the first one to push himself and his company to be the best they can be.
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"The analysis of changes introduced by Immelt and their effect on the dynamics of GE organizational culture can begin by discussing the layers of GE organizational culture prior to and after Immelt's arrival. According to Kreitner and Kinicki (2006), at more visible level, company culture represents observable artifacts that consist of physical manifestations of an organization's culture and include acronyms, manners of dress, awards, myths and stories told about organization, observable rituals and ceremonies, etc. "
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"When Elephants Weep" ( Jeffrey Masson & Susan Mccarthy ), 1999.
Reviews the work on evidence of animals' emotions: playfulness, mourning and depression, among others.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 1 source, $ 47.95
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The book "When Elephants Weep" by Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson and Susan M. McCarthy examines the concept that animals have emotions. They examine in depth the different types of emotions known to man and describe experiments and field observations that show that animals also express the same types of emotions.
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"The book "When Elephants Weep" by Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson and Susan M. McCarthy examines the concept that animals have emotions. They examine in depth the different types of emotions known to man and describe experiments and field observations that show that animals also express the same types of emotions. This area of study is somewhat controversial, and the authors point out that, while no one can deny such things as the boundless joy shown by a dog when it knows it is about to be taken for a walk, and the gentle purring of a cat when it is being stroked, many people, particularly scientists, are loathe to call these emotions.
The authors propose that the attitude of scientists may have developed with the advent of laboratory studies on animals in the 1960s. Scientists needed to believe that animals were different ..."
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Adam Smith, Ronald Reagan and Jeffrey Sachs, 1995.
This paper describes and compares economic theories of capitalists from 1770s (Smith), 1980s (Reagan) and 1990s (Sachs): Supply and demand, policy, growth, role of government, recession, inflation, deficits and reform.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 11 sources, $ 95.95
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"This research draws comparisons with the economic theories of Adam Smith in the 1770s, the economic policies followed during the presidency of Ronald Reagan in the 1980s, and the economic prescriptions advocated by Jeffrey Sachs in the 1990s. The emphasis in this research is on trade and economic activity.
In the formulation of economic theory, Adam Smith was principally concerned with the factors which led to increased wealth in an economy. Smith (1776, pp. 131-136) contended that the cost of labor provided the basis for the determination of the value of a commodity. Smith further contended that it was the relative expenditure of labor that mattered. Smith also contended, however, that the factors of supply and demand also affected the actual price levels (inflation) of commodities in the ... "
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Jeffrey Toobin's "A Vast Conspiracy", 2006.
A personal review of Jeffery Toobin's book, "A Vast Conspiracy".
1,652 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 0 sources, $ 53.95
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The paper gives an overview of Toobin's book and gives a personal opinion of the general political and social issues that coincided with the incidents that led and surrounded President Clinton's impeachment.
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"Toobin drops all pretenses in being detached when he begins to discuss Linda Tripp. Unlike the other individuals who were part and party to the whole affair, Toobin has nothing good to say about Tripp. His statement connecting Aldrich a dissatisfied former employee who made money selling a phony "tell all" with Linda Tripp gives the reader the immediate impression that Linda Tripp's only motive for befriending Monica Lewinsky and for remaining at work at the White House was to gather enough gossip to be able to publish a book, make money and become famous like Aldrich.
Jeffrey Toobin does show some legal expertise in his assessment of the strategies of both the defense and prosecution."
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"Arms Control: Toward the 21st Century" ( Eds Jeffrey Larsen & Gregory Rattray ), 1999.
Reviews collection of articles on U.S. military spending during & after the Cold War, looking at global security, demilitarization options and nuclear arms.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 5 sources, $ 63.95
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" The issue of military spending and the size and power of the military-industrial complex has been argued heatedly for decades, but the discussion has shifted decidedly in favor of down-sizing the military and reducing military-oriented spending significantly since the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the breakup of the Eastern bloc. The end of the Cold War has given impetus to efforts at reducing military expenditures across the board. Ever since World War II, the size of the military budget has been tied to fears of Communist aggression and the perception that the Communist nations were intent on spreading their ideology to every other nation of the world. The disintegration of the Soviet empire has not removed all of the threats from the world stage, and indeed that disintegration has itself created new tensions in some parts of the world as ethnic groups long.."
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The Case of "Jeffrey", 2008.
A case study of a young boy's developmental behavior.
1,574 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 101 sources, APA, $ 51.95
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This is a paper on the subject of child development which reviews the case of a young boy who, although quite bright, lags significantly behind other children his age. The paper reviews his psychosocial, biosocial and cognitive development and provides a lengthy assessment of the boy and his actions. The author also explains his behavioral predilections, his background, the responses of those adults in his life and notes what can possibly be done to rescue an otherwise promising child from future troubles and under-achievement. The author has also included the research sources used in the paper.
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"There can be little question that children are the most valuable (and malleable) human resource in any society; they are, after all, the future of any society. With that in mind, it is essential to come up with a means of dealing with these behaviors in such a way that classroom learning and child development are not both hampered any further than they have been already. The case of "Jeffrey," a troubled child attending a local Calgary elementary school, is proof of just how important early, fast, effective treatment can be to the successful amelioration of a problematic situation.
"To begin with, "Jeffrey" is eight years old and in the third grade; he was born March 1, 1999 and grew up in home with parents who separated when he was three. As it turns out, Jeffrey's father was quite abusive to Jeffrey's mother and the family struggled financially; it is also worth noting that Jeffrey's mother was an adolescent when he was born. Finally, the parents are Caucasian and Jeffrey was/is an only child. According to his teacher - and according to the impressions recorded by this writer - Jeffrey's cognitive skills are quite strong; in fact, he is best described as exceedingly bright - a bit of an anomaly considering neither of his parents has much formal education. In all of the scholastic activities this observer witnessed, Jeffrey was always among the first done with his work and he consistently scored near or at the top of the class in both language arts and in arithmetic evaluations; indeed, Jeffrey appears to possess an unusually high aptitude when it comes to problem-solving. Overall, this writer came away with the sense that Jeffrey's cognitive skills were not - are not - the issue; rather, the issue for him is his bio-social and psycho-social development."
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Serial Killers, 2000.
A cursory examination of serial killers. Explores the killings of John Wayne Gacy and Ted Bundy among others.
1,967 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 62.95
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This work is a short examination of the primary habits and characteristics of serial killers. Some of the serial killers profiled include famous names like Ted Bundy, John Wayne Gacy, Jeffrey Dahmer and David Berkowitz (Son of Sam). Subjects explored concerning the killers include method, family background, and religious background.
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Murders are committed everyday in this world. Many people constantly walk in fear that some person lurking in the shadows will jump out with a weapon and kill them. Even though people fear all types of killers, perhaps the most feared types of killers are serial in nature. These people kill repeatedly and often torture their victims before their murderous outburst. Athough most serial killers share a few characteristics in common, they are all quite unique in one way or another.
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Serial Killers, 2004.
This paper examines current explanations for serial killings and concludes that psychological theories are the most pertinent.
1,356 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 47.95
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The paper discusses current views about serial killings, concluding that psychological theories are most pertinent. The paper defines serial killers, explains myths about them and offers examples of some serial killers (Jack the Ripper, Ted Bundy, Jeffrey Dahmer & others). The paper also discusses the deviant or pathological processes found in serial killers.
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"Since ? the media accounts of savage and lurid serial killings and their perpetrators have generated exaggerated and distorted accounts of the extent of the threat posed by serial killers and the etiology of their crimes. Serial killers have diverse backgrounds and personal histories, however, most of them are extremely maladjusted to society and are the product of severe psychological trauma dating back to their troubled childhoods which largely account for their bizarre conduct."
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Serial Killers, 2007.
A look at the psychological profiles of some notorious serial killers.
2,641 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 79.95
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The purpose of this paper is to introduce, discuss, and analyze the topic of serial killers. Specifically, it looks at Jeffrey Dahmer, Arthur Shawcross, Randy Craft, Aileen Wuornos, Bobbie Sue Terrell and Jane Toppan and explains their behavior from a psychological standpoint. It examines how they all meet specific psychiatric profiles and how serial killers have several commonalities that set them apart from the rest of the population.
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"Aileen Wuornos also fits the pattern of a serial killer, as she believed her victims all deserved to die. So did Jeffrey Dahmer and Arthur Shawcross. Wuornos was a prostitute in Florida who killed seven victims after having sex with them. Unlike most of the other killers, she did kill for a motive; she wanted the victims' money. She, like the other killers, preyed on some of the most vulnerable people in society - men who wanted prostitutes, and, like many others, she was a sexual predator, killing after having sex. Dahmer and Kraft preyed on young men or homosexuals, Shawcross preyed on prostitutes, and Terrell and Toppan preyed on the elderly. All of these people had little or no defense, and so, they chose victims they knew they could dominate. "
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